metal is fun, so is reading

Although I do still use my mp3 player outside of my house, I use it much more sparingly and in appropriate situations to enjoy the music. I've found doing such has made my listening experience a much more elaborate one, and I find myself criticizing some of my music choices and improving them.

I did find some metal to be a catalyst for me actively exploring literature post-elementary years. It may sound shallow, but it had to be done somehow.

Iron Maiden probably introduced more kids to literature than the millions our government spent in the 1980s, back when we cared about such things.